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Between Science and Industry: Experts Challenge the New US Food Pyramid
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In a panel convened by American Community Media (ACoM), specialists in nutrition and environmental science scrutinized the newly unveiled US food guide. While recognizing advancements such as a decrease in ultra-processed foods, they cautioned against the heightened emphasis on protein, the sway of industry interests, and the insufficient attention to issues of inequality and…
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Laughter in Dark Times: Comedians Defend Humor as an Antidote to Crisis
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The conference organized by American Community Media (ACoM) last Friday brought together three comedians who reflected on the role of humor in times of political and social crisis, and on laughter as a tool to challenge power, connect communities, and better understand reality. In a global context marked by conflict, political polarization, and constant…
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‘‘No Place Left to Hide”: The Transformation of U.S. Immigration Surveillance and Its Implications
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A recent pannel organized by American Community Media Shed light on the far-reaching effects of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) expanding use of surveillance technologies, focusing on how these developments are not just reshaping immigration control but are also impacting journalists, activists, and communities nationwide. The landscape of immigration surveillance in the U.S.…
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The Bleak Landscape of Vaccination Under the Trump Administration
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Dr. Richard Besser, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and former Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), offered an alarming perspective on vaccination policy during a recent briefing organized by American Community Media. Dr. Besser, who has volunteered as a pediatrician in community clinics for…
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NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA) FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-2027
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Federal Funding Programs: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (LMIHAF) Local Funding Programs: County Fund for Housing (CFH), Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund (LMIHAF) Issue Date: February 21, 2026 Application Due Date: April 3, 2026, 5:00 P.M. The Sonoma County Community Development Commission (Commission) is pleased…
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“I tried to report it and they treated me like a criminal”: survivors demand that the Epstein case not silence them again
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Following the release of millions of documents from the Epstein case, survivors and experts gathered by American Community Media demanded structural reforms and reporting focused on victims, not shielding the elites. Courtney Litvak was kidnapped at 17. Today, she is a survivor of sex trafficking. She tried to report what was happening to her…
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Trump’s demands for midterm elections could leave millions of citizens without a vote
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As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a series of executive actions, bills in Congress, and litigation in multiple states are shaping an electoral landscape marked by concerns over voting access. This was the focus in a briefing “Wild Cards That Could Disrupt the Midterms,” held by American Community Media (ACoM), which brought together legal…
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THE WHITEWASHING OF AMERICAN HISTORY ON ITS 250TH ANNIVERSARY
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With the Trump administration in charge of hosting the 250th anniversary of US history amidst massive ICE raids, recently intensified in areas like Minneapolis, and attempts to control what is said not only in museums but in school curricula, American Community Media organized a briefing. The event focused on explaining the government’s efforts to…
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Sherwood Oaks Opens Pre-Applications for Affordable Housing in Fairfax
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Sherwood Oaks is now accepting pre-applications for affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments in Fairfax, California. Pre-applications will be accepted until February 6, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with online submission preferred through the MidPen Housing website. Applications may also be submitted by mail or in person at 200 Bolinas Road, Fairfax, CA 94930. Apartments will…
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Sherwood Oaks abre pre-solicitudes para departamentos asequibles en Fairfax
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El complejo residencial Sherwood Oaks anunció la apertura de pre-solicitudes para apartamentos asequibles de 1 y 2 habitaciones en la ciudad de Fairfax, California. Las solicitudes se recibirán hasta el 6 de febrero de 2026 a las 5:00 p.m., de forma preferente en línea a través de la web de MidPen Housing. También se…
